R&D Technologist at PZ Cussons

Job Responsibilities

• To manage continuous research, and review of formulations in skin and hair care towards improved applications in products
• To identify consumer, competitor and market insights, and apply to innovations
• To define and manage the development of new/improved products and evaluation against strategy.
• Develop new (analytical and claim substantiation) test methods and generate claim substantiation documents
• To identify gaps and new opportunities for product development/ improvement in area of specialization
• Develop claim substantiation methods and validate new methods in application.
• Identify and manage collaboration  opportunities
• Keep up to date with technology understanding and tracking, consumer and market research
• Understand and Manage consumer and marketing research needs

Job Requirements

• BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry , Diploma in cosmetic science will be an added advantage minimum 2-3 years experience.
• Formulation development, laboratory production and analyses skills
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent Presentation and Report Writing skills